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South Carolina Lawns:

Climatic areas of South Carolina is very similar to North Carolina with the exception that western Mountain areas of S.C. are not as cool and coastal areas are slightly warmer than N.C. You can divide South Carolina into two geographical regions; Western (NE) half is "Piedmont" and Eastern (SE) half is Coastal areas. The western part of Coastal area adjoining the Piedmont is often called "Sandhills".

Additional information can be obtained from
North Carolina Extension -
BEST INFORMATION SITE
FOR NEW LAWNS IN NORTH CAROLINA:
Excellent guide for grasses to plant in the Carolina's !!!
Available as a printable PDF: http://www.turfgrass.ncsu.edu/guides/CarolinaLawns2008.pdf

Also Read this NC Turfgrass Information Turfgrass Information Page with lots of informative links on various grasses and problems encountered.

NC has many areas that are similar in adaptation to same grasses grown in South Carolina.

Bermudagrass & Centipedegrass and Zoysia are used throughout the state. Bahiagrass is often planted in coastal plains areas and is especially adapted for the poor soils of Sandhills region. St. Augustine is also used, especially in coastal areas of the state. Carpetgrass can be used in moist areas. Tall Fescue should be limited in use to the more cooler / Northeastern areas of the state due to its in-tolerance to high summer temperatures. Ryegrasses are normally used to overseed Bermudagrass throughout the state.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TURF INFO:
http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/turfornamental/

MAINTENANCE CALENDARS:

• Zoysiagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar
• Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance Calendar
• Water Quality And Home Lawn Care
• Bermudagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar
• St. Augustine grass Lawn Maintenance Calendar

 http://hgic.clemson.edu/index.htm - Lawn and garden information for the Carolinas.
 

Lawn Establishment - South Carolina Lawns

Clemson University: Helpful Turf Articles:

• Lawn Establishment
• Overseeding With Ryegrass
• Growing Grass In Shade
• Brown Patch Disease Of Lawns
• Lawn Renovation
• Fertilizing Lawns

Variety Information for South Carolina

• Tall Fescue in South Carolina
   
• Bermudagrass in South Carolina
   
• Zoysiagrass in South Carolina
   

HELP FROM THE SC Cooperative Extension Service:
This is where you can get someone to help with your lawn problem.
South Carolina Cooperative Extension:
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/

Find your local South Carolina County Extension Agent

SOUTH CAROLINA CLIMATE ZONES 8 & 9 Grass Zone Selection Chart

NorthEastern areas - zone 8.
South & West along coast - zone 9.

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